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1. AGRICULTURE

SCHEMES UNDER AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

I. ASSISTANCE TO THE FARMERS FOR QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION

Welfare Scheme Components and its

benefits Eligibility and conditions for

availing the benefits Officer to be Contacted

A. Seed Multiplication Scheme of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and Cotton

In order to encourage the farmers and to offset the special efforts taken by them incentive is provided for all the seeds produced by the farmers.

Paddy Premium for the production of Certified class seeds

Rs.2/- per Kg of seed

Millets

Premium for the production of Certified class seeds

Rs.2/- per Kg of seed

Pulses

Premium for the production of Foundation class seeds Rs.2/- per Kg of seed

Premium for the production of Certified class seeds Rs.1/- per Kg of seed

All farmers who produce and supply the seeds to the Department of Agriculture on Contract basis are eligible to enroll and register their seed farms under this programme.

Separate allocation will be provided to SC/ST seed growers.

Preference will be given to farm women groups, Farmers Interest Groups.

The required source seed will be supplied by the Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Extension Centres on payment of the Cost of the seed as per the sale price fixed by the Department.

The seeds supplied will have the Certification Tag issued by the Department of Seed Certification

Assistant Agricultural officer at the Village Level

Assistant Seed Officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer at the Block Level

The Assistant Director of Agriculture at the Block Level

The Joint Director of Agriculture at the District Level

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Groundnut Premium for the production of seeds of Foundation class @ Rs.3/- per kg and Certified class @ Rs.2/- per Kg of seed

Premium for the production of Truthfully label class @ Re.1/- per Kg of seed

Gingelly

Premium for the production of Foundation class @ 7.5% over and above Local Market Rate and Certified class @ 5% over and above Local Market Rate per Kg of seed

Sunflower Premium for the production of Foundation class @ 7.5% over and above Local Market Rate and Certified class @ 5% over and above Local Market Rate per kg of seed

The farmers should follow the guidelines given by the field level functionaries / Seed Certification officers to maintain the Quality.

The seed Farms should be registered with the seed certification Dept, by the Seed Producer viz., the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the respective Blocks on payment of the requisite fees

On satisfactorily fulfillment of the field standard during the entire period of the crop, the produce will be declared fit at the field level. This produce is called the Field Run Produce

This produce has to satisfy the standards of physical/ genetic purity, moisture levels and germination percentage as prescribed in the Certification standards

The produce after inspection by the Seed Certification Officer and with due permission will be moved to the nearest Seed Processing Unit owned by the Department of Agriculture

The farmer should bear the transport cost for the transport of the seed to the Seed Processing Unit

After moving the seed to the Seed Processing Unit, initially the farmer will be paid 90% of the Minimum Support Price as declared by the Civil Supplies Department.


Assistant seed officer /Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer at the Block Level



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Welfare Scheme

Components and its benefits

Eligibility and conditions for availing the benefits Officer to be Contacted

The seeds will be processed in the Seed Processing Unit in the presence of the Seed Certification Officer.

On completion of the processing, sample will be drawn by the Seed Certification Officer to test the quality

This sample will be sent to the concerned Seed Testing Lab for testing

The test results will be declared on completion of the testing at the Seed Testing Labs

If the seed lot fails to confirm the standards, the farmer has to repay the entire advance paid to him / her in one installment before getting back the stock

On declaration of the results by the authorities as standard the produce will be considered as Seed material

Now the farmer is entitled for full payment of the cost for seeds as per the Procurement price fixed for each crop and its class. The farmer will be paid the difference of cost between the full cost eligible and the amount of advance paid as 90%.


Assistant seed officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer at the Block Level



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benefits Eligibility and conditions for availing the benefits Officer to be Contacted

II. ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS FOR INCREASING THE CROP PRODUCTIVITY

MACRO MANAGEMENT MODE SCHEMES

Cereals Development Programme - Paddy

a. Quality seed Distribution through seed village concept. A subsidy of Rs.5 per kg of paddy seeds will be allowed in the sale price at the time of purchase at the Agricultural Extension Centers or 50% cost which ever is less.

b. Demonstrations on System of Rice Intensification Assistance for improved seed, Conoweeder, Marker, Bio-fertilizers and Micro Nutrient Mixture

- Subsidy of Rs 3000 per demonstration of 0.4 Ha each.

c. Integrated Pest Management Demonstra tion cum Training @ 30 farmers per training (Farmers Field School) - A lumpsum provision of Rs.17,000 includes Honororium, Training material and conduct of field days

All farmers are eligible to avail the subsidy under this scheme. Preference will be given to Small/Marginal women farmers and 30% flow will be assured to SC/ST

This Scheme is in operation in all the districts of the state except Chennai, The Nilgiris and NFSM rice implementing districts of Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai.


Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer at the Block Level



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benefits

Eligibility and conditions for availing

the benefits Officer to be Contacted

ii. Balanced and Integrated Use of Fertilisers

a) Distribution of Soil Health card Soil health card will be distributed to all the farmers who have offered the soil sample for testing by paying prescribed testing fee of Rs.5/- each for Macro nutrient and Micro nutrient samples.

To farmers of all districts limited to analytical capacity of the Soil Testing laboratories

iii) Innovative Schemes : a. Farmers Interest Group (FIG) Formation of new Groups (15 farmers per group) for Agricultural crops. - An assistance of

Rs.5000 per group towards office automation, purchase of technical bulletins and setting up of Library

All Groups are entitled to avail the benefit subject to the target





- Training and acquisition of skills by Members of FIGs @ Rs.4000/- per group, issue of ID cards @ Rs.400/- per group and for district level meeting @ Rs.20,000/- per meeting. And State level meeting @ Rs 75000 per meeting.


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benefits Eligibility and conditions for availing the benefits

Officer to be Contacted

b. Promotion of micro enterprises activities through Tamilnadu Farm Women in Agri Business and Extension (TANWABE) 1. Farm Women Groups at 15 farm women per group will be assisted to take up new entrepreneurial activity @ Rs.10000/- per group or 50% of the investment cost which ever is less as back ended subsidy.

2. One day training on Entrepreneur Development @ Rs.750/- per training per group






II. B. MAIZE : (Under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM)) a) Production of Certified Seeds of Maize– Rs.1000/- per Quintal

b) Distribution of Certified Seeds of maize – 50% of the cost of the seed subject to a maximum of Rs.1200/- per Quintal whichever is less

c) Organising Block Demonstration through Department 50% subsidy on the cost of input with maximum limit of Rs.4000/-per demonstration of 5 ha. each

d) Distribution of Minikits at free of cost e) Organizing Integrated Pest Management Demonstration – Rs.22,680/- per Demonstration of 10 Ha each.

All maize growing farmers are eligible to avail the subsidy under this scheme in the Districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.

Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers

24% flow to SC/ST farmers

20% flow to women farmers/ women groups





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f) Training to Farmers at 50 farmers per batch Rs.300 per farmer for 2 days. g) Pipes carrying water from source to field: subsidy on 50% cost or Rs.15000 for water carrying pipes upto 800m and all types of pipes (PVC/ HDPE etc.,) and all size as per the requirement of the farmer.

All maize growing farmers are eligible to avail of the subsidy under this scheme in the Districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.

Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers

24% flow to SC/ST farmers






II. C. PULSES ::

( Under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM) ) a) Production of Foundation Seeds – A subsidy of Rs.1000/- per quintal b. Production of Certified Seeds – A subsidy of Rs.1000/- per quintal c. Distribution of Certified Seeds – A subsidy of 50% on the cost of seed or Rs.1200/- per quintal whichever is less d. Distribution of Gypsum – 50% on the cost of Material plus transport limited to Rs. 750/- per Ha.

Farmers in all 14 districts except Chennai and The Nilgiris and also NFSM pulses districts viz Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarur, Thoothukudi, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram & Virudhunagar Districts .

The farmers who raise pulses seed farms are eligible to avail the seed production subsidy subject to availability of funds.

SC/ST 24%, Farm Women 20%





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e. Distribution of Bio pesticides – Subject to a maximum of Rs.250 per ha. f. Organizing Block Demonstration – A subsidy of 50% on the cost of inputs required to layout the demonstration of 5 ha each or Rs.2000/- whichever is less g. Organizing Integrated Pest Management Demonstration – A subsidy of Rs.12315 per demonstration towards the cost of inputs required to layout the demonstration& training of 10ha each h. Distribution of Rhizobium – 50% on the cost of Rhizobium or Rs.100/- per ha. whichever is less. i. Training of Farmers on Pulses Production Technologies – A provision of Rs.15000 per batch of 50 farmers j. Distribution of manually operated Plant Protection Equipment - A subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment or Rs. 800/- whichever is less k. Distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus - 50% cost of input limited to Rs. 250/- ha.

All district except Chennai and The Nilgiris SC/ST 24%, Farm Women 20%





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Welfare Scheme Components and its benefits

Eligibility and conditions for

availing the benefitsOfficer to be Contacted

l)Pipes carrying water from source to field: Subsidy of 50% cost or Rs.15000 for water carrying pipes upto 800m and all types of pipes(PVC / HDPE etc.,) and all size as per the requirement of the farmer. m) DAP spraying – 2 rounds of spraying subsidy of 50% or Rs.100/- per ha whichever is less n) Micro Nutrient Spray – A subsidy of 50% or Rs.500/- per ha whichever is less.

All district except Chennai and The Nilgiris SC/ST 24%, Farm Women 20%





II. D. OILSEEDS( Under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM) a. Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds – Seeds produced and supplied to the Department are entitled for a subsidy of Rs.1000 per quintal. b. Distribution of Certified seeds – 50% of the cost of seed or Rs. 1200/- per quintal whichever is less c. Compact Block Demonstration of 5 Ha. each – 50% subsidy on the cost of inputs with maximum limit per Demo Groundnut - Rs.4000/- Gingelly, - Rs.1500/- Sunflower - Rs.2500/- d. Distribution of Rhizobium Packets – A subsidy of 50% on the cost or Rs.100/-

Those farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department are eligible to avail of the benefit All the farmers who cultivate oilseeds in all the districts except Kanyakumari, Chennai and The Nilgiris are eligible Preference to Small Farmer and Marginal farmer 24% flow to SC/ST 20% flow to Women farmer





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e. Organizing Integrated Pest Management Demonstration of 10 ha each – A provision of Rs.22680 is made towards the cost of inputs to layout the demonstration and Training

f. Distribution of Gypsum – -50% of the cost of material plus transport limited to Rs. 750/- per ha whichever is less. g. Distribution of Plant Protection Equipment – - For Manually operated a subsidy of 50% cost of equipment or Rs. 800/- whichever is less and For Power operated equipment a subsidy of 50% cost of equipment or Rs. 2000/- whichever is less. h. Training of Farmers on Oilseeds Production Technologies – A provision of Rs.15000/- per batch of 50 farmers towards incidental charges is given. i. Distribution of Bio- Pesticides – 50% Subsidy or Rs.250/Ha. whichever is less j.Distribution of Weedicides - 50% Subsidy or Rs.500/Ha. whichever is less

k)Pipes carrying water from source to field: A subsidy of 50% cost or Rs.15000 for water carrying pipes upto 800m and all types of pipes (PVC/ HDPE etc.,) and all size as per the requirement of the farmer l. Combined Nutrient Spray for groundnut. A subsidy of Rs.200 per ha for DAP plus Ammonium Sulphate plus Borax spray

All the farmers who cultivate oilseeds in all the districts except Kanyakumari, Chennai and The Nilgiris are eligible.

24% flow to SC/ST farmers will be ensured






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II. E. OILPALM ( Under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM) )

a. Area expansion @ Rs.7000/- per Ha. for ploughing and other cultivation expenses

Assistance for Planting Materials A subsidy of Rs.4290/- per ha(@143 seedling per Ha) is provided towards the cost of oilpalm seedlings after planting as second instalment b. Cultivation Maintenance

An amount of Rs.2450/- per ha during Second Year, Rs.2800/- per ha during Third Year and Rs.3250/- per ha during the Fourth Year is provided towards maintenance of the Oilpalm crop. c. Training to Farmers on the Production aspects of Oilpalm

Rs. 15,000 per training per batch is provided towards incidental charges including transport, food, training materials, honorarium to trainers and refreshment etc., @ 50 farmers per batch for 2 days. d. Covering the root stalk with wire mesh to avoid root damage by rats @ Rs.20/- per seedling - Rs.2860 per Ha

All farmers who undertake the cultivation of Oilpalm in the districts of Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Trichy, Karur, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Perambalur Vellore, Tirunelveli, Theni and Thoothukudi where the cultivation of Oilpalm is taken up.





e. Assistance for Drip Irrigation

1) Rs. 9,300 per ha 2) Rs.6,500 per ha

SF / MF / SC /ST farmers in the selected districts Other farmers in the selected districts

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Eligibility and conditions for availing the benefits


II. F. COTTON Intensive Cotton Development Programme a. Production of Foundation Seeds of Cotton – 50% subsidy (or) Rs.5000/- per quintal both for varieties and Hybrids b. Production of Certified Seeds of Cotton – 25% subsidy ( or ) Rs.1500/- per quintal both for varieties and Hybrids c. Distribution of Certified Seeds of Cotton – 25% of sale price for varieties 50% of sale price for hybrids and Extra Long Stable varieties limited to Rs.2000 per Qtl d. Distribution of Pheromone traps and lures – 50% of the cost limited to Rs.300/- per Ha e. Distribution of Bio pesticides / Bio agents 50% cost limited to Rs.900/- per ha. f. Distribution of Plant Protection Equipment - For hand operated equipment 50% cost limited to Rs.800/-equipment and For Power Operated Equipment 50% cost limited to Rs.2000/-equipment g. Organizing Farmers Field Schools (FFS)- An assistance of Rs.17,000/- is provided per FFS of 30 farmers. h. Distribution of Seed Treatment Chemicals – 50% subsidy ( or ) Rs.40/- per kg is provided i. Distribution of Bio fertiliser – A subsidy of 25% @ Rs.25 per ha.

To all farmers who cultivate cotton in the districts except Kanyakumari, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Chennai and The Nilgiris are eligible to avail of the subsidy. The subsidy is also eligible for FIGs. TANWABE, etc. 24% flow for SC, ST (16% to SC & 8% to ST) farmers and 30% to women farmers. Those farmers who register seed farms with the Department and supply seeds are eligible to avail the subsidy under seed production.





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j. Distribution of Micro nutrient mixture – @ 25% subsidy limited to Rs120/- per ha k. Inter cropping with pulses – Distribution of seeds – @ 25% limited to Rs40/- per ha l. Farmers Training @ Rs.5000 per training of 50 farmers

To all farmers who cultivate cotton in the districts except Kanyakumari, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Chennai and The Nilgiris are eligible to avail of the subsidy. The subsidy is also eligible for FIGs. TANWABE, etc. 25% flow for SC, ST (16% to SC & 8% to ST) farmers and 30% to women farmers. Those farmers who register seed farms with the Department and supply seeds are eligible to avail the subsidy under seed production.





G. COCONUT i. Supply of Coconut seedlings a. Supply of Tall Coconut Seedlings @ Rs.15/- per seedling b. Supply of Tall x Dwarf Seedlings – @ Rs.25/- per seedling

c. Supply of Dwarf x Tall Seedlings – @ Rs.75/- per seedling

Coconut seedlings will be supplied to all farmers in the state except in The Nilgiris District.





ii. Integrated Farming in Coconut Holding for Productivity Improvement Laying out Demonstration Plots – Rs.35,000/- will be given in 2 instalments towards laying out demonstration plots @ Rs.17,500/- per Ha / year

Coconut farmers in all districts except Chennai & The Nilgiris.





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III. ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS FOR IMPROVING THE SOIL HEALTH i. Production and Distribution of Green manure seeds a. Distribution of Green Manure Seeds – - A subsidy of 25% of the cost of seed will be provided

All farmers in the state are eligible except Chennai and The Nilgiris Districts.

ii. Distribution of Micro Nutrient Mixture a. Supply of Micro Nutrient Mixtures for all crops at full cost – Paddy(Basal) Rs.20.00 per Kg., Millets Rs.38.00 per Kg. Coconut Rs.41.20 per Kg. Cotton(Basal)Rs.56.20per Kg. Pulses Rs.78.10 per Kg. Sugarcane (basal) Rs.23.40 per Kg. Groundnut Rs.37.00 per Kg

All farmers in the state

iii. Distribution of Biofertilisers a. Supply of Biofertilizers at full cost – Azospirillum, Rhizobium and Phosphobacteria each Rs.6/- per packet of 200 gms.


iv. Distribution of Blue Green Algae a. Supply of Blue Green Algae at full cost – @ Rs.2.75 per Kg.


v. Vermicomposting of Agricultural Waste a.Organizing Demonstration and Training – Rs.1200/- is provided towards organizing a demonstration. Rs.50/- per farmer towards incidental charges for attending the training of 50 farmers in each batch.

All farmers in the state except Chennai and The Nilgiris District.





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benefits


availing the benefits


vi. Composting of Farm waste through Pleurotus a. Supply of minikit – A minikit worth Rs.120/- containing 5 Kgs of Urea, 1 kg of Pleurotus and a technical Phamphlet will be given at free of cost.

All farmers in the state except Chennai and The Nilgiris District.





vii. Reclamation of Saline and Alkaline soils a. Supply of Gypsum, Zinc Sulphate and provision of funds for drainage – A subsidy of 50% on the cost of Gypsum and Zinc Sulphate will be provided. For providing drainage a subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.1000/- per acre will be provided.

Farmers whose lands have been declared as saline and alkaline affected based on Soil test in the Districts of Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Salem and Namakkal.

Joint Director of Agriculture in the districts of Salem, Thiruvarur, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Nagapatinam, Namakkal and Vellore and concerned block level Assistant Director of Agriculture and Agricultural Officer /Deputy Agricultural Officer

viii. Soil and Water Samples Analysis a. Analysis of Soil Sample – A concession fee of Rs.5 per sample will be collected for analysis of a soil sample for Macro nutrient and Rs.5 per sample for Micro nutrient analysis.

All farmers

b. Analysis of Water Sample – A concession fee of Rs.10 per sample will be collected for analysis of water sample





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Welfare Scheme Components and

its benefits Eligibility and conditions for


NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE SCHEME 50% premium subsidy to loanee farmers and non- loanee farmers including tenant farmers

To all Farmers of the State who cultivate paddy, millets, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, cotton, cash crops and all horticultural crops

Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme ( WBCIS ) Premium subsidy to farmers

1. loanee and non-loanee farmers of Dharmapuri, Salem, Virudhunagar, Perambalur (Ariyalur) . The non-loanee farmers of the above can opt for either NAIS or WBCIS. 2. Non-loanee farmers of Coimbatore, Villupuram and Dindigul districts

IV.ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS FOR TAKING UP PLANT PROTECTION MEASURES

i. Biological control of crop Pests

a. Supply of Green Muscardine fungus for the control of Rhinoceros beetle in coconut – One tube per ha at free of cost b. Supply of parasites for the control of Black Headed Caterpillar in coconut – Rs.35/- as service charge

All farmers in the state except Chennai and the Nilgiris districts

c. Supply of parasite for the control of Early Shoot and Inter node borer in Sugarcane – Rs. 40/- per ha.

All farmers in the districts of Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Coimbatore, Erode, Trichy, Karur, Permbalur, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Madurai and Dindigul

d. Supply of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus for the control of Prodenia in cotton – Rs.43/- per ha

All farmers in the districts of Erode, Villupuram and Madurai





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V.ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS UNDER EXTENSION AND TRAINING - FARMERS’ TRAINING CENTRES ( FTC ) a. Farmers Training A stipend of Rs. 20 per day for 2 days Village Based Training.

b. Training of FTC Convenors A stipend of Rs. 20 per day for 2 days towards convenor training

c. Farmers Tour An assistance of Rs.2000/- towards Study tour of 50 members per year

d. Awards to Farmers on Farmers’ Day - Prizes are given to best farmers based on performance- for 10 farmers – award worth Rs.150/-

e. Method demonstration stipend @ Rs.20/- per day per member

f.Peripatetic training stipend @ Rs.20/- per day per member

All farmers and 30% flow to SC/ST farmers in the state except Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Chennai

Asst. Director of Agriculture (Farmers Training Centres) of the respective districts.

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Welfare Scheme Components and

its benefits Eligibility and conditions for


Crop Yield Competition Issue of Prizes – At state level First prize for Paddy and Groundnut Rs.25000/-, for other crops Rs.15000/-. Second prize for Paddy and Groundnut Rs.15000/- and for other crops Rs. 10000/-. At District Level First prize for Paddy and Groundnut Rs.15000/- and for other crops Rs. 10000/- Second prize for paddy and groundnut Rs.10000/- and for other crops Rs. 5000/-

All farmers in the state except Chennai and the Nilgiris may be enrolled in the competition by remitting enrollment fees i) State Level Competition Rs.100/- for paddy and groundnut and Rs.50/- for other crops ii) District level competition Rs.50/- paddy and Groundnut and Rs.25/- for other crops. The final declaration at state level prizes will be by the Commissioner of Agriculture and for the Districts the concerned district Joint Directors of Agriculture.





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Officer to be

Contacted TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION AND WATER BODIES RESTORATION MANAGEMENT ( IAMWARM ) a. Demonstrations 1. Paddy SRI (1 ha ) 100% subsidy (or) Rs.6,000/- 2.Pulses ( 1 ha ) 100% subsidy (or) Rs.2,500/- 3.Hybrid Maize ( 1 ha ) 100% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.4,000/- 4. Groundnut ( 1 ha ) 100% subsidy ( or ) Rs.4,000/- 5. Ragi ( 1 ha ) 100% subsidy (or) Rs.2,500/-

All farmers through Water Users’ Association in the respective phase I (2007-08) sub basin of Varaganadi (Villupuram / Thiruvannamalai), Upparvellar (Salem), Palar (Coimbatore / Erode), Aziyar (Coimbatore), Southvellar (Pudukottai / Sivagangai), Kottakarayaru (Sivagangai / Ramanadhapuram), Manimutharu (Sivagangai / Ramanathapuram / Madurai) & Arjunanadhi (Virudhunagar) - are benefited under this scheme.

Phase II (2008-09) sub-basins of Poiney(Vellore), Kaundinyanadhi(Vellore), Pennaiyar upto Krishnagiri (Krishnagiri), Swetha nadhi(Salem, Namakkal, and Perambalur), Anaivari odai (Perambalur), Chinnar (Perambalur), Agniyar (Thanjavur and Pudukkottai), Ambuliyar (Thanjavur and Pudukkottai), Upper Vaigai (Theni),Varattar-Nagalar (Theni), Nichabanadh i(Thirunelveli), Kalingalar (Thirunel veli), Sindapalli Uppodai (Virudhunagar), Senkottaiyar (Virudhunagar), Upper Gundor (Madurai), and Thekar (Madurai).

District Joint Director of Agriculture Assistant Director of Agriculture at Block level Agricultural Officer / Dy. Agrl. officer at Block level

In Phase III (2009-10) 30 Sub basins of Araniyar (Tiruvallur) Kosasthalaiyar (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur) Nallavur (Villupuram) Ongur (Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Tiruvanamalai) Markandanadhi (Krishnagiri) Kambainallur (Dharmapuri) Kovilar (Dharmapuri), Pambanar Varattar (Tiruvanamalai), Gedilam (Cuddalore, Villupuram), Pambar To Tirukoilur (Tiruvanamalai), Thurinjalar (Tiruvanamalai, Villupuram), Gomukhinadhi (Villupuram, Cuddalore), Kanal Odai (Virudhunagar, Ramnathapuram, Madurai), Uthirakosamangai (Ramanathapuram), Vembar (Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar), Palar (Ramanathapuram), Girdhamal (Sivagangai, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram), Lower Gunder (Ramanthapuram), Deviar (Virudhunagar), Nagarier (Virudhunagar), Sevalaperiar (Virudhunagar), Uppathur (Toothukudi), Vallampatti (Virudhunagar), Uppodai (Toothukudy), Hanumannadhi - Nambiyar (Tirunelveli), Karumeniar (Tirunelveli, Thoothukudy), Salikulamar (Toothukudi), Korampallaam (Toothukudy), Vaipar (Thootukudi,Virudunagar), Theniar(Theni)

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SEED VILLAGE SCHEME A. Distribution of Foundation / Certified seeds of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, and Groundnut at 50% cost for the production of quality seeds by farmers B. Three Days Training on seed production technology in three important phases of the crops to farmers who receive seeds from the department @ 50% cost for production of quality Seeds. 50 farmers per training totally 8000 training per year.

All the farmers in the State who are willing to produce quality seeds from their lands for their own use and for distribution to other farmers.





c. Supply of Storage Bin to the farmers. Rs.3000/- for 20 qtl bin and Rs.1500/- for 10 qtl. bin (or) 33% cost of bin Rs.2000/- for 20 qtl bin and Rs.1000/- for 10 qtl. bin (or) 25% cost of bin

for SC farmers

for other farmers

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NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION RICE OPERATED IN NAGAPATTINAM, PUDUKKOTTAI, RAMNAD, SIVAGANGA AND TIRUVARUR DISTRICTS 1. Inputs for the Demonstration on improved package of practice @ Rs.2500/- Demo of 0.4 ha or 50% cost whichever is less

2. Inputs for the Demonstration on SRI @ Rs.3000/- Demo of 0.4 ha or 50% cost whichever is less

3. Inputs for the Demonstration on Hybrid rice technology @ Rs.3000/- demo of 0.4 ha or 50% cost whichever is less

4. Production incentive Hybrid rice seeds @ Rs.1000/-qtl

5.Distribution subsidy of Hybrid rice seeds @ Rs.2000/-qtl or 50% cost whichever is less

6. Distribution subsidy of High yielding variety seeds @ Rs.500/-qtl or 50% cost whichever is less

7. Incentives for Micro Nutrients @ Rs.500/-ha or 50% cost whichever is less 8. Incentives for Conoweeder and other Farm Implements @ Rs.3000/- implement per farmer or 50% cost whichever is less

9. Plant Protection Chemicals and Bio-Pesticides @ of 50% subsidy or Rs.500/-ha whichever is less.

10. Farmers’ Training at Farmers’ Field School pattern @ Rs.17000/- training of 30 farmers group

11.Incentive on Zero Till Seed Drill at Rs.15,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

12.Incentive on Multi Crop Planters at Rs.15,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

13.Distribution of Pumpsets at Rs.10,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

14.Distribution of Rotovator at Rs.30,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

All farmers in the National Food Security Mission Rice districts. 33% of the allocation to SF / MF / Women farmers. 16% of the total allocation to SC farmers and 8% to ST farmers. Assistance limited to five hectare per farmer





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15.Distribution of Power Weeder at Rs.15,000/_ (or) 50% cost whichever is less

16. Distribution of Seed Drill at Rs.15,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

17. Distribution of Knap Sac Sprayer at Rs.3,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

18. Distribution of Power Tiller at Rs.45,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

19. Distribution of Transplanter at Rs.70,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

All farmers in the National Food Security Mission Rice districts. 33% of the allocation to SF / MF / Women farmers. 16% of the total allocation to SC farmers and 8% to ST farmers. Assistance limited to five hectare per farmer





NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION PULSES OPERATED IN COIMBATORE, CUDDALORE, ERODE, NAGAPATTINAM, NAMAKKAL, TIRUVALLUR, TIRUVARUR, THOOTHUKUDI, TIRUVANNAMALAI, VELLORE, VILLUPURAM & VIRUDHUNAGAR ( 12 DISTRICTS ) 1. Assistance for production of Foundation and Certified Seeds @ Rs.1000/- qtl 2.Distribution of Certified seeds at 50% cost (or) Rs.1200/- qtl

3. Distribution of Gypsum limited to Rs.750/- ha

4. Distribution of Micro Nutrient @ Rs.500/- ha

5. Distribution of inputs for IPM demonstrations at 50% cost (or) Rs.750/-ha

6.Distribution of sprinkler sets 50% of the cost limited to Rs.7500/- ha

7. Extension / Training and Mass media coverage @ Rs.1.00 lakh

8.Incentive on Zero Till Seed Drill at Rs.15,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

9.Incentive on Multi Crop Planters at Rs.15,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

All farmers in the National Food Security Mission Pulses districts. 33% of the allocation to SF / MF / Women farmers. 16% of the total allocation to SC farmers and 8% to ST farmers. Assistance limited to two hectare per farmer





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10.Distribution of Pumpsets at Rs.10,000/-(or) 50% cost whichever is less

11.Distribution of Rotovator at Rs.30,000/- (or) 50% cost whichever is less

12.Distribution of Seed Drill at Rs.15,000/(or) 50% cost whichever is less

13.Distribution of Knap Sack Sprayer at Rs.3,000/(or) 50% cost whichever is less

14.Distribution of Power Tiller at Rs.45,000/(or) 50% cost whichever is less

15.Award for best performing district Rs.5.00 lakhs

16.Distribution of Tarpaulin at Rs.2,100 per unit (or) 50% cost whichever is less

17.Supply of Storage Bin

a. 1 MT storage Bin at Rs.5000/- per unit (or) 50% cost whichever is less

b. 0.75MT storage Bin at Rs.3750/- per unit (or) 50% cost whichever is less

c. 0.25MT storage Bin at Rs.2500/- per unit (or) 50% cost whichever is less

18.Exposure Visit to farmers to other States at Rs.1.25 lakhs per batch

19.Encouraging quality seed production through TANWABE @ Rs.25,000/- per group

All farmers in the National Food Security Mission Pulses districts. 33% of the allocation to SF / MF / Women farmers. 16% of the total allocation to SC farmers and 8% to ST farmers. Assistance limited to two hectare per farmer





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AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ( ATMA ) I.Farmer Oriented Activities

Training of farmers for Maximum of 21 days

a)Inter-State @ Rs.1000/day/farmer

b) Within State @ Rs.750/day/farmer

c) Within District @ Rs.400/day/farmer Organizing Demonstrations a)Demonstration( Agri) @ Rs.4000 maximum per activity per acre for all crops

b)Demonstration (allied sector)@ Rs.4000/ activity / acre

c)Farmer to Farmer Technology dissemination at demonstration plot @ Rs.1500/ demonstration

Exposure Visit of Farmers – Maximum duration of 10 days excluding travel time

* Inter state @ Rs.600/ day / participants

* Within the State @ Rs.300/day/participants

*Within District @ Rs.250/day/participants Mobilization of farmer groups of different types including Farmers’ Interest Groups, Commodity Interest Groups and Farmer Co-Operatives etc., a) capacity building , Skill development and support service @ Rs.5000/Group/Year b)Seed Money / revolving Fund @ Rs.10000/ Farmers’ Interest Groups, Commodity Interest Groups

All the General farmers , SC & ST and Women individual farmers. Members of Self Help Group, Farmers Interest Group, Commodity Interest Group , TANWABE and farmers Association.

District Level: Joint Director of Agriculture / Project Officer of the District ATMA Block Level: Assistant Director of Agriculture / Block Technical Team / Farm Information Advisory Committee / Convener of ATMA

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Welfare Scheme




Rewards and incentives- -Best organized group representing different enterprises(5 groups) @ Rs.20,000/year/group Farmer Awards – Best farmers representing different enterprises Block level @ Rs.10,000/ year / farmer Farmer Scientist Interaction at district level 25 farmers for 2 days @ Rs.20,000/ interaction Organizing of field days and Kisan Gosthis to strengthen research – extension – farmers linkage @ Rs.15,000/ Gosthis / block / season Implementation of Extension Activities through Agri- Entrepreneurs trained under Agri-Clinic scheme. @ Rs.25,000/ block.

All the General farmers , SC & ST and Women individual farmers. Members of Self help Group, Farmers Interest Group, Commodity Interest Group , TANWABE and farmers Association.

District Level: Joint Director of Agriculture / Project Officer of the District ATMA Block Level: Assistant Director of Agriculture / Block Technical Team / Farm Information Advisory Committee / Convener of ATMA

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benefits



NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (RKVY) PRECISION FARMING

A. Cultivation Expenses 1. Drip and Fertigation System Maximum subsidy 50% on the unit cost Rs.80,000/-per hectare for drip and fertigation system – 50% subsidy Rs.40,000/- per hectare.

2. Community Nursery @ one / 20 hectare @ Rs.1.00 lakh per unit for the farmers group

B. Cultivation / input cost 1. Seed and Plants @ Rs.5000/-per hectare

2. Water Soluble Fertilizers (WSF) @ Rs.15,000/per hectare

3. Plant Protection Chemicals @ Rs.5000/-per hectare C. Service Cost 1. Training to Farmers Two days training @ Rs.500 / day / head at Dharmapuri

2. Exposure Visit to markets @ Rs.2500 / head

All districts except Chennai and The Nilgiris for agricultural crops. The farmers who are registered as group are eligible and subsidy eligible at maximum one hectare per farmer





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DRYLAND DEVELOPMENT AND MAXMIZING CROP PRODUCTIVITY 1. Cultivation Expenses @ 50% subsidy on Rs.7,500/- per hectare

2. Machineries a. Chisel Plough @ two nos per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.7,500/- per unit b. Broad Bed Furrow @ 1 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.35,000/-per unit c. Basin Lister @ 1 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.35,000/-per unit d. Seed Drill @ 1 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.35,000/-per unit e. Long Handled Weeder @ 15 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.600/-per unit f. Top Dress Fertilizer Applicator @ 2 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.1,500/-per unit g. Mini Combine Harvester @ 4 per 10 block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.6.25 lakh/-per unit h. Millet Mill Dehusker @ 1 per block @ 50% subsidy on Rs.1.00 lakh /-per unit i. Cleaner cum Grader @ 1 per 2 blocks @ 50% subsidy on Rs.50,000/-per unit

Phase-I Small and Marginal Farmers in 40 blocks (four major blocks each in the districts of Villupuram, coimbatore. Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishinagiri, Dindigul Perambalur, Ramanathapuram & 8 blocks in Salem district). Phase-II Small and Marginal Farmers in 30 blocks in the districts of Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Tirunelveli, Cuddalore, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli and Erode The dryland farmers come forward to cultivate millets, pulses in clusters are eligible





And concerned officers of AED.

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availing the benefitsOfficer to be Contacted

ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRI CLINIC CUM MINI SOIL TESTING LABORATORY The unemployed Graduates of

agriculture discipline

(Agriculture / Horticulture /

Forestry / Agricultural

Engineering retired technical

officers in the State and Central

Department of Agriculture and

retired scientists of State

Agricultural University / ICAR (

applicable for retirement period

of last four years). Diploma

holders in Agriculture,

Horticulture, Agricultural

Engineering and Primary

Agricultural Co-operative Banks

who are willing to mobilize funds

through loan from commercial

banks for establishing Agriclinic

at the cost of Rs.6.00 lakhs per

unit with 50% backended

subsidy of Rs.3.00 lakhs

through tie up loan with

commercial banks

In all 385 blocks @

one Agriclinic per

block

Assistant Agricultural officer

at the Village Level

Deputy Agricultural Officer

/Agricultural Officer at the

Block Level

The Assistant Director of

Agriculture at the Block

Level

The Joint Director of

Agriculture at the District

Level /Director.

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STRENGTHENING OF QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

1.a. Hybrid Rice Seed Production subsidy @ Rs.50/-kg after seed production by the farmers

1b.Hybrid Rice Seed Distribution subsidy @ Rs.50/-kg

All districts except Nilgiris and Chennai

2a. Redgram, Blackgram, Greengram, Groundnut, Gingelly seed production subsidy @ Rs.10/-kg

2b..Distribution of pulses and oilseeds varieties @ 50% subsidy or Rs. 12 per kg and @ 50% subsidy or Rs.50 per kg for Sunflower (Hybrid) seed distribution

Phase I : Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Namakkal, Perambalur, Villupuram and Krishnagiri Phase II: Erode, Vellore, Cuddalore, Trichirapalli, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Virudunagar, Theni, and Thirunelveli Districts

3. A backended subsidy for establishing seed processing unit @ 50% subsidy of the machinery subject to a maximum of Rs7.50 Lakhs/unit

The beneficiary may be a farmer / SHG / TANWABE / NGO who may be seed grower atleast having three years experience in Seed Production

4.COCONUT SEEDLINGS DISTRIBUTION

1. Tall variety distribution subsidy @ Rs.7.50/- seedling

2. Hybrid variety distribution subsidy @ Rs.15/- seedling

All Districts except Chennai and The Nilgiris





Augmenting pulses production through D. A .P Spray

DAP 2% spraying for pulses crops in one lakh Ha.@ Rs.200/- per Ha or 40% Subsidy.

All Districts except Chennai and The Nilgiris.

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ORGANIC FARMING AND ORGANIC MANURE PRODUCTION

TRAINING ON ORGANIC FARMING AND ORGANIC MANURE PRODUCTION Training to farmers and SHGs on Organic farming and Organic Manure production @ 100 persons per block

ESTABLISHMENT OF VERMICOMPOST UNITS 50% Back ended subsidy of Rs.45,000 per unit for the establishment of 1295 numbers of vermicompost production units in 1295 farm holdings at a cost of Rs.90,000

Infrastructure Unit cost

(Rs in lakhs)

Thatched shed 1000 sq.feet 0.40

Vermitub construction for 800 sq.feet

0.20

Shredder machine to break the materials

0.25

Sieve machine to sieve the material 0.05

Total cost in infrastructure 0.90

50% back ended subsidy on infrastructure

0.45

Microbial consortium, Earthworm supply and travel grant for process monitoring (TNAU)

0.02

PHASE-I Farmers in the 129 blocks of 9 focus Districts viz., Villupuram, Coimbatore, Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Dindigul, Perambalur and Ramnad Districts @ 5 farmers per block. PHASE-II Farmers in the 130 blocks of 9 focussed Districts viz., Cuddalore,Erode,Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Theni, Trichy, Thirunelveli and Virudhunagar @ 5 Farmers per block.





Distribution of Leaf Colour Chart 1.5 L.Nos to the SRI farmers at free of cost for need based application of Nitrogen.

SRI farmers in Sivagangai, Ramnad, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Thirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari Districts.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COMPOST UNITS 50% Back ended subsidy of Rs.2.05 Lakhs per unit for the establishment of 259 numbers of Municipal compost production units at a cost of Rs.4.10 Lakhs


(Rs in lakhs)

Land development to clear bushes and leveling the field 0.50

Providing water facility to moisten the composting material with sprinkler

1.00

Hiring JCB machine for windrow formation and turning the material periodically for aeration to get quick composting

1.00

Conveyor belt system to segregate the non degradable material from the municipal waste

0.40

Vibro sieve with 4mm pore size attached with conveyor to collect the fully composted material from the partially composted material

0.60

Microbial consortium for composting and biofertilizer for enrichment

0.50

Packing material for compost 0.10

Total cost for infrastructure 4.10

50% back ended subsidy on infrastructure 2.05

Training to SHG on municipal composting process (TNAU) 0.10

Self Help Groups in 18 focussed Districts viz., Villupuram, Coimbatore, Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Dindigul, Perambalur, Ramnad,Cuddalore, Theni, Erode, Pudukkottai, Sivagangi, Trichy, Tiruneveli, Vellore and Virudhunagar. Districts @ one SHG per block.





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ESTABLISHMENT OF BIO INPUT PRODUCTION UNITS 50% Back ended subsidy of Rs.1.25 Lakhs

per unit for the establishment of 259 Bio-

input production units at a cost of Rs.2.50

lakhs per unit


(Rs in lakh)

Neem seed extract and Neem

seed pulverizer unit 0.15

Biofertilizer and Bio control

agents production fermentor

(50 litre capacity) 1.90

Lab equipments, glass wares,

chemicals 0.45

Total cost on infrastructure 2.50

50% back ended subsidy on

infrastructure 1..25

Training to SHG on bio input

production unit (TNAU) 0.10

Self Help Groups each

in 259 Blocks of 18

focussed Districts viz.,

Villupuram,

Coimbatore, Salem,

Namakkal, Dharmapuri,

Krishnagiri, Dindigul,

Perambalur, Ramnad

Cuddalore, Theni,

Erode, Pudukkottai,

Sivagangi, Trichy,

Tiruneveli, Vellore and

Virudhunagar Districts

@ one SHG per block.

Assistant

Agricultural officer at

the Village Level

Deputy Agricultural

Officer / Agricultural

Officer at the Block

Level

The Assistant

Director of

Agriculture at the

Block Level

The Joint Director of

Agriculture at the

District Level

1_agriculture

Documents

seed premium

seed farms

seed lot

seed producer

seed material

seed millets premium

seed pulses premium

seed sunflower premium